Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Williams Lake BC

District Development Technician
Salary $55,146.26 – $62,850.17 annually

Bring your highway planning expertise to this challenging role in the Cariboo District!

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cariboo District office is currently looking for individuals to submit an application for a District Development Technician position based in Williams Lake.

The Ministry plays an integral role in promoting economic growth within the province of B.C. through maintaining and rehabilitating the province’s public highways and facilitating the movement of people and goods.

As the District Development Technician, you are responsible for making recommendations for approval of subdivision proposals submitted by developers, engineers and the general public. You will work with a close-knit team that encourages innovation in a collaborative environment to foster and maintain open lines of communication. Promoting economic growth, you examine, assess, interpret and process proposals for the subdivision of lands and for activity within highway right of way. An effective communicator, you work one on one with key industry stakeholders such as developers, engineers and the public in the Cariboo District, answering complex questions and providing expert technical advice. Your ability to interpret legal and engineering documents and drawings encourages effective land development and economic growth while ensuring compliance with Ministry standards. If you’re looking for a tremendous opportunity to develop your highway planning skill set and to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, we encourage your application.

Qualifications for this role include:

Educational and/or Occupational Certification

A – Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or

B – Diploma from an Institute of Technology in a related discipline, or related degree.

Experience and/or Achievements

With A above, a minimum of five (5) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

With B above, a minimum of two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of District Development Officer Certification Program.
• Post-Secondary training in mathematics, surveying, highway engineering, transportation engineering, urban land economics, and site planning, human relations.
• Experience in surveying, highway construction, land development, customer service, and negotiation.

For more information on this career opportunity including how to apply online by March 16^th 2017, pleas visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=39401